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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 286.54, 395.60 and 198.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 286.54, 395.60 and 198.52 is: 274.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    286.54 : 395.60 = 198.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    286.54/395.60 = 198.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    286.54x = 395.60 × 198.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    286.54x = 78,532.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 78,532.53/286.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 274.07

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